Paula Moore
Paula Moore, 72, of Pasadena, Texas died of complications from strokes on April 29, 2025.
She was born in Houston, Texas on June 6, 1952 to B.B. and Glenna Moore. A Pasadena native, Paula attended Pomeroy Elementary, Southmore Intermediate, and Sam Rayburn High School where she graduated in 1970. Her passion for education and musical theatre led her to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Theatre from Sam Houston State University in 1975. She began her career as a Theatre Arts teacher at Marian Catholic School in Houston. She left teaching for eight years to fulfill her dream of being a stay at home mom. She returned to teaching in 1988 where she taught Theatre, Speech, and English at Thompson Intermediate before finally returning home to Southmore Intermediate where she taught English from 1993 until she retired in 2018.
Paula is survived by her daughters Meridyth Moore, who has worked in the communications field for 22 years, Monica Moore, a Language Arts teacher at Southmore Intermediate for 20 years where she was fortunate enough to work right down the hall from her mother for many years; her brother Steve Moore; sister-in-law Lucy Moore; nephews Marshall and Garrett Moore; and many cousins, colleagues, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held in her honor on May 18 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Silver Sycamore at 5111 Pine Street, Pasadena, TX 77503. The family invites you to join them for appetizers and desserts, which were Paula’s favorite foods, to share stories, and to visit with friends. Paula was an avid lifelong reader. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation (https://www.barbarabushhouston.org/give) or the Houston Food Bank (https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/) in her name.
What a pleasure to remember Paula’s many accomplishments and dedication to her girls. It seems far too early to lose one of our own generation, but I rejoice in memories of family times spent together. Playing at Aunt Glena’s and Uncle Bill’s house on the corner in Pasadena – generally after a good home-cooked meal (always with cherry-Coke salad)- is just one. To the family, I hope you can find comfort knowing that Paula has found green pastures and still water and well-deserved peace. I can’t be with you on May 18th, but my hugs and prayers for all.
Cousin Rhonda Hoehn Brink-Green.
It was a blessing to have you as a colleague for many years at Southmore Intermediate. What a great lady. I miss the funny quips you always would bring. What a sharp person. I enjoyed the love and passion for teaching you always displayed. You were an excellent mother that raised a special daughter and great colleague, Monica. You are in a great place now and please watch over us. I will never forget you.